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Despite the problems farmers and ranchers have had because of the pandemic, Glen Smith, chairman of the Farm Credit Administration, said the overall farm economy is in "remarkably" good shape. Smith recently added if you want to know the financial condition of the farmers, ask their lenders ...

The USDA is increasing incentive payments for practices installed on land enrolled in the Continuous CRP. FSA is upping the Practice Incentive Payment for installing practices from 5% to 20%. Producers will also receive a 10% incentive payment for water quality practices on land enrolled in CRP’s continuous signup. FSA ...

With talks progressing between the U.S. and China, many producers are wondering if another round of Market Facilitation Program payments will take place.   “Question has to do with the third traunch of the MFP payments this year,” Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue said.  “And I am expe...